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 My Dad's Credit Card Debt

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akidos
post Apr 3 2025, 07:06 PM

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QUOTE(its.jay @ Dec 21 2023, 01:43 PM)
Bismillahirahmanirrahim.

Question, guys. My dad just passed away early this month. We just got to know about his credit card debt. As a daughter and a Muslim, it is my responsibility to help him settle the debt. But the amount is too big for me to settle it in a lump sum. I seriously don't know how to start. Should I approach akpk for help? it is not my debt, but I'll be the one paying. Can akpk still help? or do I approach the bank directly? which one is scarier? sweat.gif can akpk help us deal with reducing the total debt? the debt has been accumulating for more than 15 years! btw, I know we can use harta pusaka to settle it for him, but the only harta he left is the house that we're currently living in and we've no intention of selling it.
I've been good with my credit management. Always paid in full, on time. Currently, I've 2 credit cards and 2 car loans, and I'll be done with 1 of them in Jan 2024. Would getting help from akpk affect my record? my only goal is to reduce the total amount and help settle his debt. I was wondering which party to approach for this matter. I even consider getting help from a trustee, lawyer, etc. but they're quite costly, aren't they?
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credit card debt is insured . so don't worry .. don't need to pay . infact , if the card still around spend on some stuff first .
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post Apr 4 2025, 12:24 AM

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Nope. No need to settle.
funniman
post Apr 4 2025, 05:49 AM

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First things first. Did the credit card bank took legal action? If not, don't worry too much. Secondly all properties, moneys, debts, savings, etc go to the estate of the deceased. It will take long time to have this estate established. There's no need to be a good daughter to try to clear your father's debt. It is the estate that is supposed to do so.
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post Apr 4 2025, 05:49 AM

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Even if you want to act as a good Muslim, doing moral duties, the burden should be among all family members. No need pressure yourself alone to do this

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post Apr 4 2025, 07:47 AM

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Guys. Chill. No one is forcing anyone to pay. In islam, debt is waris's responsibility. Waris. And I, as one of his waris, decided I want to step up and help his afterlife journey. I can pay what i could. If I couldn't get the bank to lower the amount, we might resorted to selling the house instead. But i did get the discounted amount. I even get to pay it in installments. Thus we can keep the house instead of selling it to settle his debt. All is good. If you are in the same situation and you decided not to pay, it's up to you. You are not obligated to. But in Islam, hutang wajib bayar. That's all. Not enforced by law, but we know it and that's on us.

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